Major Additions - iTrader v2.0.1

iTrader - A user feedback add-on for vBulletin 3.5.x
Copyright ?2004-2005 Jason Rabel, All Rights Reserved.
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Latest iTrader Verson: 2.0.1
vB Versions Supported: 3.5.x & 3.6.x
Author: Jason Rabel
Contact: PM me here.
Site: EXTREME Overclocking
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Description:
iTrader for vB 3.5.x & 3.6.x has evolved from Trader Ratings for vB 3.0.x which evolved from Buy/Sell/Trade User Rating System for vB 2.x. This is a rating system for when members buy / sell / trade items from each other (presumably on a FS section of your forum). It is somewhat based on the honor system since there is no automatic way to truly tell if they did engage in a transaction. iTrader came about because it was a pain to try and maintain a single thread listing good / bad traders and so far has worked out quite well.

Features:

• Rate another member: Positive / Negative / Neutral
• Specify in each transaction: Buyer, Seller, or Trade
• Leave multiple comments about the deal
• Dates & IPs are all recorded to prevent abuse
• Specify a thread URL to the deal
• Advanced URL checking
• Display ratings over time
• Filter based on Buyer/Seller/Trade/or feedback they left for others
• Users can edit/delete ratings left for others (time based limitation)
• iTrader Admins can edit/delete anyone's ratings (just incase)
• PM notification when new rating or comment is left
• Per-usergroup permissions
• Lots of admin controllable options

Installation / Upgrade Info:
Read the included readme file, it explains everything.

Standard Disclaimer:
BACKUP YOUR DATABASE & FILES BEFORE IMPLEMENTING THIS HACK!!!

Donations:
This add-on will always be free, however your donations are kindly accepted and will help towards further development. The link is on the right under "The Developer" info.

Future Additions:

• AdminCP & ModCP Menus for searching IPs, stats, mass-prune, etc
• Better navigation across pages
• Better error descriptions
• Adjust action icons some
• Page to link two ratings manually
• AdminCP Option to choose how ratings are ordered (asc or desc by time)
• AJAX editing

Release History:
2.0.1 - December 18, 2005
2.0.0 - December 14, 2005

Detailed template edits : (Link)

[Digital Jedi]

I agree with Spinball. I would like to, at the bare minimum, keep the existing functionality. As hard core as we are about the rules in our forum, the existing functions have led, in part, to a more reputable trade history.

There's no rush, though. We're just glad to know where the development stands.

[Boosted Panda]

I would like minimal. I don't see a need for anything fancy, just ratings, and comments is perfect.

[nothing4me]

Originally Posted by Boosted Panda

I would like minimal. I don't see a need for anything fancy, just ratings, and comments is perfect.

Don't listen to Panda!
Make it as detailed as you want, users can make it minimal themselves.
What we need right now is more features.

[Tigur]

The more features the better.... but they also should have an option to turn on/off each feature.

[topspeeforum]

How do i get the percentages to show up. It says it was part of the files but can't find an option for it anywhere.

[0ptima]

Jason, great to see that you will be releasing a 3.7 version. I like the features as is, but one thing that is missing is a trader ratings home page, like the vb 2 version had.

[Arachnophiles]

We've used this feature for some time now, and have made some alterations which I would like to see implemented in future versions:

Firstly, the ability to add your own custom feedback type in addition to Buyer/Seller/Trade

Secondly, template edits that provide a link shown beneath the Buyers/Sellers name within the original advertisement which, when followed, automatically populate the 'deal thread url'. Details can be found earlier on in this thread.

Also, an option in the user cp to include/exclude forums where rating is/isn't shown.

And I'm a fan of the homepage function too, so welcome it's return

Thanks for your all your hard work on this Jason :up:

[DotSauce]

Originally Posted by Arachnophiles

Thanks for your all your hard work on this Jason :up:

Excellent suggestions Arachno! I would love to see all of those implemented.

[Stubbed]

Will definitely be installing this mod in any shape or form once it's been released for 3.7, its one thing my members have wanted for some time, and that's a feedback system for trades.

Obviously everyone is going to want different functionality, as long as it's parts are able to be enabled and disabled, everyone will be happy

[PenPusher1000]

reserving for 3.7.0 release.

Yey!